A83 REMAINS OPEN VIA OLD MILITARY ROAD

October 3, 2024

A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 7pm on Friday 4 October   Due to wet weather which is forecast to continue over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 7pm on Friday 4 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be … Continued

FOOTWAY INVESTIGATION ON A83 MILLKNOWE ROAD, CAMPBELTOWN

October 2, 2024

Investigation works start on Wednesday 9 October for three days Three-way and four-way traffic lights in place for duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential survey investigation works on the A83 Millknowe Road, Campbeltown between Mill Street and Lochend Street.   The investigation will use … Continued

TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

September 23, 2024

UPDATE: Due to the improved weather forecast, traffic is now running on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful 24 hours a day. Weather and hillside conditions are being monitored closely, and the Old Military Road remains on standby should the short local diversion be required. Traffic to return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful … Continued

REST AND BE THANKFUL TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 VIA OLD MILITARY ROAD

September 19, 2024

A83 traffic returned to the Old Military Road under convoy shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September   Following a safety review this morning, traffic returned to the A83 via the Old Military Road shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September.   The road had been closed as a safety precaution from around … Continued

ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

September 17, 2024

Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy around 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 September   Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, traffic has now returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy control.   Around 500 tonnes of material was contained by the … Continued

A83 REOPENS VIA OLD MILITARY ROAD FOLLOWING 500-TONNE LANDSLIDE

September 15, 2024

The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful reopened at 11:00am this morning via the Old Military Road short local diversion, following a safety review by BEAR Scotland. The A83 had been closed due to hillside concerns, with rainfall overnight triggering a 500-tonne landslide. Geotechnical engineers have now assessed the situation and reported that the … Continued

A83 CLOSED DUE TO HILLSIDE CONCERNS

September 15, 2024

The A83 has been closed this morning due to hillside concerns. Rainfall overnight has triggered a debris slide, which is ongoing. Geotechnical engineers are monitoring the situation as it develops. As an immediate safety precaution, traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the A83/A82/A85 and A819 until the situation has stabilised and been … Continued

ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN TWO LOCATIONS ON A835

September 13, 2024

Updated 31 October 2024: Due to changes in the programme of works, the second phase of these works on the A835 at Inverlael Farm are now due to start on Tuesday 26 November. Please see new dates below in red. Works to begin on Tuesday 1 October Lane closure with 10mph convoy BEAR Scotland, working … Continued

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING AT A83 NORTH OF TARBERT

September 13, 2024

• Resurfacing improvements start Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 October • Overnight road closure with timed access 7pm to 5am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road enhancements on the A83 north of Tarbert at Stonefield from Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 … Continued

ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN TWO LOCATIONS ON THE A830

September 10, 2024

Update: Due to a quarry breakdown, the works at A830 East of Beasdale will not take place today, Friday 27 September, and works will resume for completion on Monday 30 September. New dates below. Daytime lane closures East of Beasdale started Wednesday 25 September for three days Overnight road closures East of A861 Junction beginning … Continued

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A83 WEST OF BUTTERBRIDGE

September 9, 2024

Road surfacing improvements from Wednesday 11 September for two days Day time lane closures with a convoy between 7am and 7pm. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surface improvements on the A83 to the west of Butterbridge, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 September.   The resurfacing … Continued

DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON THE A83 IN LOCHGILPHEAD

September 4, 2024

Overnight drainage investigation works from Wednesday 11 September to Friday 13 September Temporary traffic lights between 7pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 in Lochgilphead, between the Esso Garage on Paterson Street, and Kilmory Industrial Estate with works planned to … Continued